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*Allocates 3-bedroom apartment *Each technical crew got $50,000lExplains why he didn’t want to watch final match  President Bola Tinubu has bestowed national honours of  Order of the Niger, OON, on the victorious Super Falcons, winners of the 2924 women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON.. He also announced allocations of three bedroom apartments and cash prizes of $100,000 (approximately N153m) to each of the players.  This is as the Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, also announced a cash donation of N10 million each for the victorious Super Falcons.  Tinubu announced the package as he hosted the Super Falcons at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, following their dramatic landmark victory on Saturday in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, final held in Rabat, Morocco.  The President also said the 11-man technical team supporting the Super Falcons will receive $50,000 (around N75.6 million) each in cash awards as a token of appreciation for their contribut...

*Storm NASS, seek exit from CPS *Protest also in Edo, Plateau, Kwara, Taraba, C’River *As IG denies opposing exit from CPS Retired police officers stormed the streets nationwide, protesting poor pension and other living conditions. Aside from Abuja, the protest took place simultaneously in Edo, Plateau, Kwara, Taraba and Cross Rivers states, among others. In Abuja, the retired police personnel who defied the downpour, protested at the National Assembly entrance gate where they were joined by another group of protesters, led by convener of the #RevolutionNow Movement, led by Omoyele Sowore. The retired police officers demanded, particularly, removal of the Nigeria Police Force from the Contributory Pension Scheme, CPS. The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in a swift reaction, however, said he was not against the NPF’s exit from CPS, adding that the issue of poor retirement benefits is a concern for serving officers as well. At the entrance gate of the National Assembly, th...

THE Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, LASIEC, yesterday, presented certificates of return to the newly elected chairmen, vice chairmen, and councillors of local governments and Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs, in the state. Speaking during the presentation, LASIEC Chairman, Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (rtd), commended the electorate, stakeholders and over 45,000 ad-hoc staff for their active participation and dedication throughout the electoral process.  She acknowledged initial accreditation delays but praised the swift and effective support of security agencies across the state, which ensured public safety remained a top priority. She said: “The certificates of return signify the beginning of a new era of political journey for the elected officials, who are expected to serve the people of Lagos State for the next four years.”  She affirmed that the new officials’ tenure will begin as the current administration concludes on July 26, 2025. Fielding question...

•I was his operational head before ambitious politicians took over •I still cherish our 15 years of working together Alhaji Buba Galadima, a prominent chieftain of the New Nigeria People's Party, NNPP, in this interview, reflects on the life and legacy of late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Galadima, a close associate of Buhari for 15 years, shares his shock and initial reaction to the news of Buhari’s death, describing it as "unexpected, even though we knew he had been unwell." He delves into their shared history, recounting their collaboration since 1975 and shedding light on the early days of Buhari's political journey, including the formation of The Buhari Organisation, TBO. This interview offers a unique perspective from someone who worked intimately with Buhari, even after their paths diverged. Galadima provides insights into Buhari's character, his perceived strengths and weaknesses, as well as the crucial turning points in his political career. He also...

Oba Kayode Adetona *Markets closed  *He spoke truth to power — Daniel lOba Adetona symbolised cultural preservation — Gani Adams *He displayed humility, flamboyance —Bode George lSouthern Senators, SDP mourn THE remains of the late Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, were committed to the mother earth, yesterday, at his Ogbagba private residence, located in Igbeba area of Ijebu-Ode, amid tight security. Before the burial, commercial activities in Ijebu Ode were at the lowest ebb as major markets in the town were closed. The Chairman of Ijebu Ode Local Government, Dare Alebiosu, who gave the order of the temporary closure, said the order was to honour the revered monarch. The affected markets include Ita Ale, Ita Osu, and Oke Aje markets   Meanwhile, torrents of tribute continue to pour in for the late monarch. Former governors of Ogun State including Messrs Segun Osoba, Gbenga Daniel and Ibikunle Amosun; the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, ...

*It’s a threat to national stability, NLC, TUC, NECA warn Indications have emerged that some state governors have renewed their push to remove Labour matters from the Exclusive Legislative List in favour of transferring them to the Concurrent List. This campaign, which resurfaces each time there is an attempt to amend the military-imposed 1999 Constitution, has consistently been driven by a minority of vocal state governors. These governors, apparently motivated by a desire to pay workers slave wages, appear unaware of the position of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), to which Nigeria is a signatory, regarding labour standards. The move to delist labour matters began under President Olusegun Obasanjo and has persisted under successive administrations. The governors involved investigation revealed, are about 10 drawn from all six geopolitical zones of the country, with foot soldiers both within and outside the National Assembly. While some of them are not outspoken, they are ...

THE Senate has begun a probe into Ponzi schemes in Nigeria, with particular reference to the recent Crypto Bullion Exchange, CBEX, incident. It said the holistic investigation into their activities had become imperative, following the rapid proliferation and alarming rise of unregulated and fraudulent investment schemes, commonly known as Ponzi or pyramid schemes, such as MMM Nigeria in 2016; MBA Forex in 2020, to mention a few, which have repeatedly defrauded Nigerians, causing severe financial hardship and, in some cases, depression, family breakdowns, and even suicide. Consequently, the Senate mandated its joint committees to conduct a comprehensive investigative and public hearings on the operations of Ponzi schemes in the six geo-political zones of the country to urgently  educate and sensitise Nigerians on the need for awareness and report back in four weeks. The committees are banking, insurance and other financial institutions; capital market; anti-corruption and financial ...

THE All Progressives Congress (APC), officially flagged off its campaign for the July 12, 2025 local government elections at the Lagos State APC secretariat in ACME, Ikeja.  Among the 57 chairmanship and 376 councillorship candidates presented with party flags, is Ajose Kumayon, as the APC’s standard-bearer for Olorunda Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Kumayon is an exceptional leader with proven grassroots credibility. He was unanimously elected through transparent primaries overseen by the state electoral body in the presence of security personnel.  Kumayon emerged victorious as the APC chairmanship candidate for Olorunda LCDA. His primary victory reflects deep community trust and solid party support in line with Governor Sanwo-Olu’s campaign ethos of “not just winning, but changing lives.”  Kumayon has pledged prioritisation of  education, healthcare, infrastructure, and youth empowerment,  mirroring the tenets of democracy as echoed at the flag...

*As VCs set cut-off mark in UTME at 150,Poly rectors adopt 140; COE provosts, 100 THE Federal Government has officially pegged entry admission year into the nation’s tertiary institutions at 16 years. It also warned against illegal admissions, insisting that any admission conducted outside of the Central Admission Processing System, CAPS, would be illegal and perpetrators prosecuted. Government’s declaration came on a day vice chancellors of the nation’s universities pegged cut-off mark for 2025/2026 admission at 150, while polytechnic rectors adopted 140 and provosts of colleges of education, 100. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who disclosed the 16 years admission age, while declaring open the ongoing policy meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, in Abuja, yesterday, warned that heads of institutions found engaged in admission fraud would face prosecution. On admission entry year, Alausa declared that the official 16 years set by the government was no...

*Ex-SGF, Babachir Lawal dumps APC; ex-Katsina PDP chair joins ADC lPDP BoT member, Waziri, joins ADC THE African Democratic Congress, ADC, yesterday, accused the Presidency of plotting to destabilise the growing opposition coalition, ahead of the 2027 general elections. This came on a day three aggrieved members of the party approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, asking it to sack the Senator David Mark-led interim leadership of the party. This is even as the immediate past national chairman of the party, Ralph Nwosu, warned yesterday that the newly-formed opposition coalition might collapse under the weight of clashing interests and political power blocs if not properly managed. Meanwhile, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Mr Babachir Lawal, yesterday, quit the All Progressives Congress, APC. Similarly, former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Katsina State, Salisu Lawal Uli, has officially announced his withdrawal from the PDP and declar...